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Socialization on Introduction of TOEFL To Improve English Skills At SMK Negeri 1 Siantar Sidabalok, Fifi Yanti; Alhamdi, Badrussama; Sidabutar, Rimelni; Damanik, Danny Boy; Kristiani, Theresa Nanda; Herman, Herman; Panggabean, Eva Saryati
Pengabdian Masyarakat Sumber Daya Unggul Vol. 1 No. 4 (2023): Volume 1 Nomor 4 Tahun 2023
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Publikasi Ilmiah, Yayasan Almahmudi Bin Dahlan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37985/pmsdu.v1i4.315

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Community Service Activities (PkM) is an activity that provides information regarding knowledge and skills in English. This socialization activity aims to introduce and provide knowledge and insight to students at SMK N 1 Siantar about the TOEFL test through a training program and the implementation of the Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) which was socialized to 32 students of class 12 TKJ II which was carried out at one of the vocational schools in Siantar, namely SMK N 1 SIANTAR on December 13, 2023. There are three stages in carrying out this socialization, namely preparation, implementation and evaluation. The socialization material presented is about how to introduce TOEFL, the purpose of TOEFL, the use of TOEFL, and displays several examples of TOEFL questions. This socialization really attracted the attention of students at SMK N 1 Siantar Class 12 TKJ 2 because they are vocational students who really have to improve their English skills according to their vocation .This socialization can also increase student's motivation to study English more seriously. From the results of the socialization for the implementation of the Test of English as Foreign Language, participants gained knowledge, insight and motivation to take part in the Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) to introduce the importance of TOEFL and improve students' ability to use English for future purposes
The Effect of STAD on Students’ Ability in Writing Descriptive Text of The Eleventh Grade Students at SMK Negeri 1 Siantar Sidabutar, Rimelni; Lolo Siahaan, Basar; Munthe, Melda Veby Ristella; Damanik, Bernieke Anggita Ristia Damanik
Innovative: Journal Of Social Science Research Vol. 4 No. 6 (2024): Innovative: Journal Of Social Science Research
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/innovative.v4i6.16301

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This research aimed to investigate the effect of the STAD model on students' abilities in writing descriptive texts among grade XI students at SMK Negeri 1 Siantar, based on the theory developed by Robert Slavin. The methodology employed was quantitative, focusing on the population of grade XI students during the academic year 2023/2024. The researcher selected two classes as samples: XI TKJ-1 served as the experimental group with 36 students, while XI TKJ-2 acted as the control group, also consisting of 36 students. The experimental group received instruction through the STAD model, whereas the control group was taught using conventional methods. Data were collected through pre-tests and post-tests administered to both groups. The experimental class achieved a mean pre-test score of 66, while the control class had a mean score of 60. After the intervention, the experimental class's post-test mean score rose to 76, compared to the control class's post-test mean score of 68. To gather data, the researcher utilized tests as instruments. The t-test results showed a value of 4.444, which surpassed the t-table value of 1.677. This outcome indicated that the alternative hypothesis (Ha) was accepted, and the null hypothesis (Ho) was rejected, confirming that the STAD model had a significant effect on improving the writing skills of grade XI students at SMK Negeri 1 Siantar in crafting descriptive texts.